MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
online learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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